Usurpation of Executive Functions
On Criminal Law
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| A Judge symbol in the court room. |
This is a felony punishable under the revised penal code.
To be liable under this law. The following element must be present:
1. The offender is a judge; and
2. He (a) assumes a power pertaining to the executive authorities, or
(b) obstructs executive authorities in the lawful exercise of
their powers.
*Legislative officers are not liable for usurpation of executive functions.
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